Rent a cottage in the Laurentians or Lanaudière for Christmas
Are you dreaming of a magical, authentic holiday season? Renting a cottage for Christmas is an excellent option if you’re looking for a memorable family vacation. Imagine the festivities spread over several days with the people you love in a magical place where the outdoors and cocooning are the order of the day!
Quebec’s Laurentides and Lanaudière regions are ideal for enjoying all winter pleasures. Discover the chalet of your dreams, and make it your year-round destination to celebrate the end of the year!
3 reasons to spend the holiday season in a cottage
Renting a cottage in the Laurentians or Lanaudière is the start of a new holiday tradition! Here are 3 reasons why.
1. share in the Christmas preparations
As much as the holiday season is a time for fun, it often adds to the workload and mental strain. Christmas presents, holiday decorations, planned (and spontaneous!) parties, activities to keep the kids occupied…
Christmas stress is a thing of the past: 2 days of cooking and tidying up when you invite the family to your home for Christmas is a thing of the past!
Spending a few days in a cottage makes the whole family more likely to share the chores while having fun and enjoying the nearby facilities and activities. Young and old alike can get their hands dirty. It’s much more fun when you do it as a team!
2: Extend the festivities in complete safety
Whether it’s Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve or just the joy of being together, the festivities of an evening with friends or family rarely end when you planned. You don’t want the moment to end too quickly in good company. You can make the fun last by renting a holiday cottage for a few days!
Children who have to go to bed (before their parents!), relatives who come from afar, adults who take a few alcoholic beverages… It’s all manageable! Renting a chalet allows everyone to have fun and keep the fun going without a care. After a festive evening, there’s nothing better than a day of pyjamas, board games and outdoor activities to create new memories with your loved ones.
Chalets Zenya Cottages: luxury cottages for rent every year
Did you know that Chalets Zenya cottages can accommodate up to 16 people and that some private cottages are less than a 10-minute walk from each other? So you can rent more than one chalet in Lanaudière or the Laurentians to accommodate everyone… Perfect for a large family or groups of friends of more than 16!
With modern, contemporary or rustic facilities, you’ll enjoy everything you could wish for during your Christmas vacation: fireplace, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, spa, heated indoor pool, dry sauna, outdoor campfire, skating rink, table games, snowshoes… Plus, it is an enchanting setting where nature, happiness, comfort and serenity take center stage.
3. have fun in the fresh air
Rather than spending the end of the year at home, renting a chalet lets you spend it in a warm, snowy setting, enjoying many activities and discoveries.
Discover a few must-do activities to offer your loved ones during your holiday stays in the Laurentians or Lanaudière.
Holiday activities at Tremblant
The Laurentian village of Mont-Tremblant is undergoing a metamorphosis, offering a holiday atmosphere and daily activities as part of the Holiday Atmosphere events.
Here are just a few examples of what’s in store:
- Christmas decorations workshop
- Santa Claus arrival
- Ice carving
- Snowfield hockey
And much, much more! The best way to round off a day in the great outdoors is to discover the village’s bars, restaurants and nightlife at the foot of the slopes.
Psst! On December 31, Tremblant continues its tradition of welcoming the New Year in style with a torchlight descent followed by a fluorescent New Year’s Eve party on Place Saint-Bernard, which will be transformed into an open-air disco.
Holiday activities in Joliette
Every year, the Joliette Christmas Market lights up the downtown area of this Lanaudière municipality. For nearly a month, local culture, agri-food, living heritage and traditional music come together for a festive experience!
Here are just a few examples of what’s in store:
- Local artisans and producers
- Visits from Santa Claus in his home
- Synthetic ice rink
- Strolling entertainment and characters
- Storytelling for toddlers
And much more! You can also take advantage of the opportunity to visit downtown merchants and enjoy a pleasant moment in nearby restaurants or bars.
Good to know: this is the only Christmas Market where you can bring your dog! He can even visit Santa’s house with you… provided he’s been a good boy this year!
Christmas markets
Want to get into the holiday spirit as early as November? A visit to one of the Laurentian or Lanaudière Christmas markets is just the ticket! In Mont-Laurier, Joliette, Saint-Eustache, Sainte-Thérèse, Terrebonne, Mont-Tremblant… there are so many to discover.
On the program: entertainment, surprises, prizes to be won, artisans, and surprising encounters. And Santa Claus and his elves! It’s the perfect opportunity to spend time with the family and make unexpected discoveries for your Christmas gifts.
Winter and the Great Outdoors in the Laurentians and Lanaudière
One of the largest concentrations of ski resorts in Quebec is in the Laurentians! This region boasts 12 destinations, each as famous as the next. The Lanaudière region, on the other hand, is favoured yearly because of the large quantities of snow it receives, which allows the ski season to extend into spring!
Whether you’re looking to try skiing or an avid skier, you’ll love the beautiful scenery, the warm atmosphere, the comforting cuisine and everything else that comes with a day on the slopes!
Pro tip: cross-country skiing, hiking or snowshoeing can also be a great way to enjoy the Laurentian and Lanaudière mountains.
Celebrate winter all year round! And it’s not just skiing you can enjoy:
And much more! After such activities, there’s nothing better than ending your day in the comfort of your Zenya Chalet! Warm your body and heart with your favourite hot drink, a hearty supper, a roaring fire, a spa or sauna, or all of the above!
Leave home to celebrate Christmas
Renting a cottage in Lanaudière or the Laurentians during the holidays means a change of scenery and the comfort of home. Between family obligations, work and everyday life, returning to basics over Christmas will give you a world of good!
